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    How do I make my team a success?
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    Train hard, work hard, and have motivation to play. You have to pretend that every game is a final and that you've worked so hard to be there, you can't possibly let victory slip away.
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    How can a soccer team get sponsored?
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    Your coach can look for sponsors on the internet or by asking local businesses. You could speak to club members and supporters to ask if they know anyone who is willing to sponsor you.
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    How do I get my team to act together as a cohesive unit?
    Community Answer
    Teach them the importance of teamwork, and that teamwork wins games. Show them that passing the ball to one another and using one another to score will help them win.
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    How do we get people to join our team?
    Community Answer
    The best thing to do is to advertise, and there are many ways to do that, like using social media or placing signs etc.
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    How do I sign up for soccer tournaments?
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    You should look on the internet for local competitions. Most people advertise their tournaments on the internet. If there are none local, sometimes you have to travel.
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    How do I find a good coach?
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    If you have a school or local soccer team, you can contact them and ask them about where to find a coach, or just join their team.
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    How many players should you have on your soccer team?
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    Youth/teen teams usually have 15 or 16, while professional teams can have nearly twice that many or more.
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    How do you play soccer in high school?
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    If your high school has a team, then go to try outs. If you're good, you'll make the team.
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    How can I find a good coach for my team?
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    Talk to friends and see if they know a good coach. You can also join the local soccer team or school soccer team if you cannot find a better coach or a coach that would be willing to coach your team. You could also ask a parent of one of the kids of the team.
  • Question
    How do you print names and numbers on the back of jerseys?
    Community Answer
    Take the shirts to a print or sporting goods shop.
  • Question
    Can I make a team if I'm only 13?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can. You can have a trusted adult help you to set up the team, and find people to try out for it once it is set up.
  • Question
    What does each number signify?
    Community Answer
    Unlike in American football, numbers have no direct correlation to positions or formations. They are merely for recognition purposes for fans, managers and other players.
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    How do I play against teams?
    Community Answer
    Join your school team, or join a local team.
  • Question
    How do I find a field for home games?
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    Lots of schools have fields that you can pay to use, you can ask for a list of open times and set your matches up for those times.
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    Can one team have 2 goalkeepers?
    Toomey is an Asshole
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    No. One team can have as many people as they want in the goal, but only one can be registered as a goalkeeper.
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    How do I reach the people who normally can't afford soccer? The minorities or lesser affluent demographic?
    Penelope Huffines
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    Craigslist is a great way to advertise your services for free, to reach minority groups specifically, pay for an ad explaining who you're trying to reach and why.
  • Question
    Do you have to rent a pitch or can you just go on a random field and set up your stuff?
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    It depends on where do you live, as even in the same city, the rules can change. Usually if the pitch is on city land you can just go and play. But look for signage displaying usage rules before setting up.
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